Application procedure

Source: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/admission-and-application/bachelors/application-procedure Parent: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/admission-and-application/bachelors/admission-requirements

Every student who wants to apply for a programme at Leiden University will need to start at Studielink, the national online registration system for students who want to follow a degree programme at a Dutch university. Afterwards, you can continue the online application process at Leiden University.

Part 1: Apply for a programme in Studielink

All students applying for a bachelor’s programme at Leiden University will need to start their application at Studielink. Studielink will be open for applications from 1 October.

Apply in Studielink

Go to Studielink and enter your details according to the instructions provided. For this step you will need:

• a copy of your valid passport or European ID card, or
• if you are a Dutch resident, your DigiD.

After taking the first step, you will receive an email with the following information (but bear in mind that it can take a few days):

• confirmation that you have started the application process in Studielink
• login details for Leiden University’s online application portal (uSis)

In the online application portal, Leiden University will let you know whether you are directly admissible and will guide you through all necessary steps to complete your registration, as well as informing you about what you have to do after applying.

Automatically admissible?

Automatically admissible\ If your diploma grants you automatic admission to the bachelor’s, programme of your choice, Leiden University’s online application portal will tell you this and you will not need to apply for admission. The portal will give you further instructions.  \ Be sure to note whether your programme has a limited quota or compulsory matching.\ \ Check if you can be admitted automatically\ Some Dutch diplomas grant direct admission to bachelor’s programmes at Leiden University. Check in the programme description whether this is the case with your diploma.  \ Not automatically admissible\ If your diploma doesn’t grant you automatic admission to the bachelor’s programme of your choice, Leiden University’s online application portal (uSis) will tell you this and you will need to apply for admission. The portal will give you further instructions.  \ \ Generally speaking, you cannot be admitted automatically if:

• You are an international student (you have a non-Dutch diploma).
• You are a Dutch student without the appropriate VWO diploma (you have an international diploma or a VWO diploma that falls short of the applicable requirement, for example).

Part 2 : Online application at Leiden University

If you are not automatically admitted, you must apply for admission via the Leiden University online application portal.

Submit your online application

If you cannot be admitted automatically, you will have to apply. In our online application portal (uSis) you can finalise your application by uploading the necessary documents and answering a few questions. The portal provides an overview of what you have to do to complete your application at Leiden University. Please follow the instructions carefully. We strongly recommend that you complete your application as early as possible, because the sooner you apply, the sooner you’ll receive a decision.\ \ Note: If you are applying for the joint Bachelor’s programmes in Life, Science and Technology or Clinical Technology you should apply to Delft University of Technology.

Pay the application fee (if applicable)

The application fee for degree programmes at Leiden University is €100. This fee is non-refundable and entitles you to apply for multiple programmes. We cannot start processing your application until we receive this application fee, so please pay it as soon as possible. The online registration system describes how you can pay this fee.

*Have you also applied to Leiden University College (LUC)? The LUC application fee does not entitle you to apply for other non-LUC programmes. You must instead pay the application fee again.\ \ Can I be exempted from paying the application fee?

You can be exempted from paying the €100,- application fee if you hold one of the following diplomas:

• Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO)*
• Propedeutical diploma (HBO or WO) from a Dutch institute of higher education*
• European Baccalaureate diploma from a Dutch department (NE Taal 1)*

*This also applies to students who obtained these diplomas at schools or institutes of higher education in Aruba, Curaçao or St Maarten.

Note: the above-mentioned exemptions are granted solely on the basis of diploma, not nationality, and are applicable to Dutch and non-Dutch nationals alike. 

You can also be exempted if:

• You were previously registered as an exchange, SAP, degree or pre-master’s student at Leiden University (with the exception of Leiden University College).
• You are applying for the BSc in Molecular Science and Technology.
• You have refugee status in the Netherlands (residence permit for asylum).

You have previously been admitted to a degree programme at Leiden University, but you decided to postpone your studies. This does not apply if you wish to apply for a different study programme or specialisation. Exemptions cannot be granted on any other grounds.

Check other practical aspects

After submitting your application, the online portal will, if applicable, ask you if you want to apply for student housing, a visa or a scholarship. Make a careful note of the deadlines for applying for a scholarship, student visa/residence permit and student accommodation.

Follow you application status

Upon receipt of your application fee (if applicable), the Admissions Office will check whether all the necessary documents have been uploaded and they will inform you by email whether your application is complete or if there are any omissions.

Your application will then be reviewed by the Admissions Office or the Board of Admissions of the faculty. They will then decide whether you meet the entry requirements of the degree programme of your choice.

Leiden University will make a decision within four to six weeks after the receipt of your application. In the meantime, you can check the status of your application online.

Receive the decision by the Board of Admissions

The Board of Admissions will send you its decision by email within four to six weeks after your application has been received.

There are three possible options.

1. You are admitted\ All conditions have been fulfilled.
2. You are conditionally admitted, in other words you will be admitted if you meet certain conditions.\ The conditions will be given in the decision letter.
3. You are not admitted, because you do not meet the programme’s entry requirements.\ The reasons will be clearly stated in the decision letter.

If you are told that your application has been successful, congratulations! A number of additional steps now need to be taken.

Confirm attendance

If you are (conditionally) admitted, the Admissions Office will ask you to confirm whether you will join the study programme. You can do so in the online application portal (uSis).

1.    Go to ‘Application study programme’ in the online application portal (uSis).\ 2.    Open the ‘Confirm’ screen. Here you will see three options:\ •    Yes, I want to study at Leiden University.\ •    No, I no longer wish to study at Leiden University and hereby withdraw my application.\ •    Maybe later; I do not wish to start this semester/academic year. I would like to receive further instructions by email.

The sooner the better\ Confirm attendance as soon as possible, to avoid missing other important deadlines and information about your study programme.

Changing your mind\ You can still change your mind if necessary, either in uSis or by contacting the Admissions Office bachelor team.

Deadline final decision\ Do you need a student visa or residence permit? You can only request one after confirming attendance. So make sure to confirm attendance before the visa/residence permit deadline.

If you don’t need a visa or residence permit, the latest deadline for confirming attendance is before the start date of your study programme.

Exception: Numerus fixus bachelor’s programme\ If you have applied for a numerus fixus bachelor’s programme, you do not need to confirm attendance in uSis. Instead, if you are offered a place, you must accept it within 14 days in Studielink. Read more about selection and placement procedures.

Part 3: Student registration

You’ve been admitted? Congratulations! Follow the steps below to register as a student of Leiden University:

• Check in the online application portal (uSis) whether you need to submit any documents to meet your conditions of admission, if applicable. Instructions on how to do so will be provided in uSis.
• Arrange tuition fee payment before the official start date of your study programme. You will receive instructions and information on payment methods by email.
• You are only officially enrolled once you have received the Confirmation of Enrolment by email. So make sure to check your inbox carefully. Please note: this is not the same as registering for your courses!
• International students should also go to our prepare your stay pages to find out about all the practical matter you should take care of before and upon arrival. For example arranging housing, applying for a visa/residence permit and taking out insurances.

<< Go to the previous step: Collect the required documents.\ >> Go to the next step: Pay your tuition fees.